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Ocean Water Advisory Due to Fire Runoff Contamination Extended
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is extending the duration of the Ocean Water Advisory due to fire debris runoff. Ash from the

Culver City Historical Society Presents Around the World in Fifty Years
The Culver City Historical Society will present “Around the World in Fifty Years” on Tuesday January 28in the Rotunda Room of the Veterans Memorial Building

UCLA donates space at UCLA Research Park for disaster recovery center run by FEMA, local and state agencies
UCLA continued to expand the scope of its support for fire relief and recovery efforts throughout the Los Angeles region today, opening space at its

Lakers get ready for road trip after beating the Celtics
The Lakers have won four out of their last five games after their win over the Boston Celtics last Thursday at home. They now get

UCLA gets offensive in a sweep of Iowa and Wisconsin
The UCLA Bruins men’s basketball program broke a four-game losing streak with an offensive breakout in a blowout win over the Iowa Hawkeyes, 94-70 on

DoorDash Service Remains Suspended in Los Angeles Areas Impacted by Ongoing Fires
DoorDash Service Remains Suspended in Los Angeles Areas Impacted by Ongoing Fires Severe Weather Protocol activated for Dasher, merchant, customer safety In response to ongoing

CCPD Arrest Alleged Burglar in Fire Evacuation Area
Wednesday evening January 15, Culver City Police assisted Santa Monica Police with burglary suppression in areas of Santa Monica that were evacuated due to fire.

Kings dedicate game to area fire fighters
There were two celebrations at Crypto.com Arena at the Los Angeles Kings hockey game last Monday night. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and the Los

Convicted Arsonist and Wife from Oregon Arrested for Impersonating Firefighters within Palisades Fire
On Saturday, January 18, Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Major Crimes Bureau investigators were contacted regarding an arrest of two suspects for impersonation of firefighters. An
Health Officer Issues Order for Safe Removal, Transport, and Disposal of Fire Debris
The Los Angeles County Health Officer has issued a new order in preparation for fire recovery operations and to ensure the safe removal, transport, and

King Day Celebration Moved to February 15
Due to the massive fires in Los Angeles Culver City move its celebration of King Day fromJanuary 18 and rescheduled it on February 1from 2:00

Santa Monica Police Release Mugshots of Suspects
The Santa Monica Police Department (SMPD) recently released the identities of nearly a dozen attempted burglary suspects within Palisades Fire evacuation zones in Santa Monica,

Conversation Event on Middle East Approved
The City Council approved a request by the Equity and Human Relations Advisory Committee (EHRAC) to hold its next Courageous Conversation Event, “Spark Healing through

Fire Crews Quickly Control the Sepulveda Fire
Culver City fire fighters were part of Strike Team XLA 1075A Thursday night to help control the Sepulveda Fire which closed Sepulveda Blvd. and portions

Man Dressed in Firefighter Gear Without Proper Identification Arrested
West Hollywood Sheriff’s deputies detained a potential looting suspect impersonating a firefighter near the Pacific Coast Highway and Coastline Drive during the Palisades Fire evacuation

Lakers know more growth is needed
The Lakers are now at the midpoint of the first season under coach JJ Redick. The team is sitting in sixth place in the Western

Culver City Rotary Foundation Supports the CCUSD Teacher Grants program with $20,000 Donation
CCEF was thrilled to receive a generous $20,000 grant from the Culver City Rotary Community Foundation (CCRCF) to fund their CCUSD Teacher Grants program which
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Vaccination and Regular Screenings Offer Best Protection Against Cervical Cancer
According to the American Cancer Society, about 13,820 new cases of invasive cervical cancer were diagnosed in 2024, and about 4,360 women are estimated to

Venice Chamber of Commerce Names Karin Wallerstein’s as CEO
A long-time Venetian and active community member who brings experience, dedication, and passion to her new role as chief executive officer. A fourteen-year Venice resident,

Biden Departs LA as it burns highlighting politicization of our country
Air Force One sat on the tarmac as clouds of smoke blocked the whole sky around us. The fires from the previous night had burned